Hosts Egypt, Iran, China and Germany topped their respective groups to lead the men’s quarterfinal draw, while Iraq, Japan, Brazil and Ukraine locked their quarterfinal spots as second placers of their group in the 2023 WPV Sitting Volleyball World Cup in Cairo, Egypt. As China have confirmed their spot last...
Defending world champions Iran and Brazil had mixed fortunes on Day 3 of the 2023 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Cup in Cairo. The Iranian men’s team played their first World Cup match on Monday, beating fellow Asian team Japan 3-0 (25-13, 25-14, 25-21), while the Brazilian women’s team fell...
After losing to hosts Egypt on Saturday night, Iraq started their Sunday morning right in the 2023 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Cup with a sensational victory over African rivals Rwanda 3-2 (25-22, 16-25, 25-20, 24-26, 15-13) in men’s Group A. Asian side Japan also faced an African squad in...
The 2023 WPV Sitting Volleyball World Cup started with one match on Sunday in Cairo, Egypt. The event was launched with an opening ceremony before hosts Egypt took on Iraq in the first match of the men’s competition. Watch the Opening Ceremony Full match – IRQ v EGY Opening Ceremony...
Following input from a number of stakeholders, the World ParaVolley Sport Department has prepared the below statement regarding the impact of the delay of the ParaVolley Africa Zone Championships and the impact on the Paris 2024 Qualification process. This is important information for a number of nations, including those participating...
World Abilitysport President Rudi Van Den Abeele and CEO Charmaine Hooper sign an agreement with Lori Okimura, Vice President of World ParaVolley World Abilitysport offers a range of sports and development opportunities for people with physical impairments, headlined by its biennial World Games. It has a long history of supporting...
It is with great sadness that World ParaVolley notes the passing of Dr. Hanem Amir, a valued member of the World ParaVolley Anti-Doping Commission, who passed away on October 17, 2023. Dr. Amir was a pharmacist by profession, and appointed to the World ParaVolley Anti-Doping Commission in 2021, but had...
Hangzhou, China, October 22, 2023 – Representatives of sitting volleyball were called upon to participate in the Opening Ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou 2022 held on Sunday evening at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium. Xia Xin, one of the International Technical Officials serving as referee in...
Thank you for your input! The survey is now closed. World ParaVolley is continuing its strategic planning process, and wishes to hear from stakeholders from all areas of the sport of ParaVolley. “It is important to any organisation that it “hears” from its members by consulting with them. I therefore...
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy have secured their spots for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, following their respective title victories in the 2023 Sitting Volleyball European Championships at Palamare Valter Vicentini on Sunday. Bosnia and Herzegovina bagged their 11th continental title after a fantastic comeback to win 3-2 (18-25,...
